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Thread Number: 15487
bought frigidairre affinity set, any comments?? |
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| Post# 260682 , Reply# 1 1/19/2008 at 06:21 (5,935 days old) by funguy10 () | ||
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Most reviews of it I've seen on Epinions are thumbs-up reviews because even though Fridgidaire is an el-cheapo company by today's standards, it is a Front-Load set. | ||
| Post# 260685 , Reply# 2 1/19/2008 at 06:59 (5,935 days old) by cny4 (Central New York) | ||
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best washer I have ever used, I don't have the dryer. | ||
Post# 260811 , Reply# 5 1/20/2008 at 06:52 (5,934 days old) by toggleswitch  (New York City, NY) |
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If YOU are happy with it then it is a GOOD DEAL! 
even though Fridgidaire (sic)is an el-cheapo company by today's standards. 1-Someone in our tight-knit group spent a great deal of money on "new toys". Perhaps we should say "congratulations". 2-"Cheap" properly means "poor quality" or "miserly" Perhaps you mean to to say "reasonably and competitively priced" company. 3- Of all front-loaders avaialable here, Frigidaire (note spelling) a/k/a Electrolux of Sweden has been making a decent machine for decades. I trust them WAY more than American companies to get it right. Here's my ridiculous opinion: I LOVE those Affinity-s and they are my practical and realistic favorite. If I had money to pee away for fun, I'd get me a fancy Euro boil washer. Or maybe a Whirl-More with all the frills. GOOD LUCK with your wise purchase. And to act like our youngin', friend who I'M SURE means well...When can we get some videos and pics? HUH HUH HUH? *LOL* | ||
| Post# 260815 , Reply# 6 1/20/2008 at 07:06 (5,934 days old) by funguy10 () | ||
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Perhaps you mean to to say "reasonably and competitivel Oh, yeah that's what I meant. :) | ||
| Post# 260828 , Reply# 7 1/20/2008 at 09:04 (5,934 days old) by bleacho () | ||
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thanks toggle what a nice response... i think this site is great.. everyone is terrific. | ||
| Post# 260894 , Reply# 9 1/20/2008 at 15:44 (5,933 days old) by cny4 (Central New York) | ||
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I really don't know if durability is a question with Frigidaire, after all they have been selling FL's longer than any other company in the USA. Also, their European cousins are considered to be very good machines. | ||
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Post# 261412 , Reply# 10 1/24/2008 at 02:40 (5,930 days old) by sudsmaster (SF Bay Area, California) |
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I like the higher end Affinity washers because 1) They have horizontal, not tilted, drums. 2) They have a relatively shallow depth, 27 inches (although the matching dryers have a 28.5 inch depth). 3) They have internal water heaters and "sanitize" capability. 4) They are generally good looking, with large access doors. 5) They are relatively inexpensive. 6) They seem to be well made. For waht it's worth, I don't recall recent issues of Consumer Reports giving the Affinity washer top marks, but they score well enough not to be a worry with regard to performance. I also suspect that adjusting the temperature and cycle type selections from the defaults may significantly improve performance with these washers. | ||
| Post# 261430 , Reply# 11 1/24/2008 at 09:48 (5,930 days old) by golittlesport (California) | ||
CR rated the Frigidaire Gallery 2940 as a best buy. It gave that model a slightly better washing rating than its cousin the Affinity 8000. Hmmm....maybe different cycles, wash time, temperature? who knows? Anyway, congrats on your new set. I'm sure you'll be happy. I have the 2940 and love its performance. My son is using the 8-year old FrigGEmore I had previouly that has never needed a repair. For the money, I think Electrolux machines are a great deal.
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Post# 261476 , Reply# 12 1/24/2008 at 13:57 (5,929 days old) by peteski50 (New York) |
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Frigidaire!
These Frigidaire's are definatly worth the money and do a Great job. Consumers doesn't quite know what they are speaking about all the time. I had send then all my issues with the problems I had with my LG combo and service and they never responded. Also their is no number to call them. But yet they rate LG the best. They strictly look at what they want to look at. It's all political like everything else. I just wish Frigidaire would make a combo. I am still undecided as to what to buy. Peter | ||
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Post# 261493 , Reply# 13 1/24/2008 at 16:05 (5,929 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay) |
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Pete, the newer Frigidaires are getting good reviews on this site, so that speaks volumes more than CR. I was considering the big pair as they are definitely nice looking machines and attractively priced but since the washer and dryer capacities are both smaller than their Duet counterparts (especially the dryer) and then I saw a great close-out deal on the Duets, that's what I chose. The Duets are large and my laundry tub had to be moved slightly off center as a result of the extra space needed, and they stick out further from the wall. If space is an issue and you need to get as close as possible to the size of a standard TL pair, then Frigidaire is definitely the way to go. Steve, I think you will be very happy with your Affinity pair. Ralph | ||
| Post# 261546 , Reply# 14 1/24/2008 at 20:47 (5,929 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii) | ||
I love the new Frigidaires! They sourt of remind me of the Bendix as far as the physical apearance goes.I would want the 7000 or 8000 models because they not only have the booster but also an interior light in the washer and it's mate.those are realitively easy to splice so as soon as the machine comes on,the light comes on and will stay on untill the program ends.I wonder if they'll ever have a recirculating spray.Anybody hear any recent news about that?
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Post# 261611 , Reply# 15 1/25/2008 at 10:07 (5,929 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay) |
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The only thing I wish my Duet washer had was an interior light. Even when I give the tub a spin after emptying it to make sure I didn't miss a sock, it's hard to see in there. The lighting in the garage isn't the greatest so it would be nice if there was a tub light. I'd trade a lit dryer drum for a light in the washer any day.
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| Post# 261754 , Reply# 17 1/26/2008 at 07:54 (5,928 days old) by funguy10 () | ||
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Could you or bleacho post pics of your Affinity sets? | ||
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Post# 261855 , Reply# 20 1/27/2008 at 04:37 (5,927 days old) by sudsmaster (SF Bay Area, California) |
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Don't know about the Affinity dryers, but most dryers can be vented in three ways: out back (most direct route), out one or the other side, or down through the floor. The side venting can be tricky, because if it's a gas dryer it probably will have the gas burner on one side and of course you can't run an exhuast duct through a roaring gas jet. So make sure you have can vent the dryer through the side where you plan the exhaust. Alternatively, venting through the floor saves the most room, but it also requires a basement, crawl, or utility room space under the floor, and it also makes positioning the dryer something of a chore (I have to crawl under the house to disconnect the exhaust vent if I need to move the dryer). Lastly a periscope is certainly a viable option, but it will take up some space. Not as much as a regular exhaust duct, but an inch or two, and it probably works best if the dryer is set against an outside wall (for less twists and turns in the venting path). | ||
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Post# 261899 , Reply# 22 1/27/2008 at 13:52 (5,926 days old) by sudsmaster (SF Bay Area, California) |
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Home Depot helpfully posts the actual exterior dimensions of the washers they sell. I noticed that while the Affinity washers are 27" deep, the dryers are listed at about 28.5 inches deep. The difference is an extension of sheet metal boxing at the back of the dryer - probably to house the belt and pulleys and give the dryer drum a little more depth. Even so, Frigidaire manages to get only 5.8 cu ft out of their design, whereas Maytag Neptune manages to get 6 cu ft for less depth footprint. | ||
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